The Government have established the R&R Commissionerate for planning, Monitoring and effective implementation of Resettlement & Rehabilitation of Project Displaced Families and Project Affected Families of Irrigation Projects taken up under Jalayagnam and also delegated financial powers by declaring the Commissioner (R&R) as the Head of the Department.

Further the Government have approved the proposal of World Bank on Non Lending Technical Assistance (NLTA) for strengthening and transforming institutions for management of Land Acquisition and Resettlement & Rehabilitation along with action plan and time table and authorized the Commissioner (R&R) to carry the activities forward.

In pursuant to the above, the Government have permitted the Commissioner (R&R) for setting up of an R&R Society as an executing agency with a flexible organizational structure, operational procedures and financial autonomy which would work under the overall control of the State level R&R Commissioner.

Subsequently, the Government approved the Memorandum of Articles for SMRR and request to take necessary action for Registering a Society. Accordingly, a Society is formed and registered under the name of “State Mission for Resettlement & Rehabilitation (SMRR)” under A.P Societies Registration (204 of 2009)

1. NAME OF THE MISSION:
The name of the Mission being formed herein is “State Mission For Resettlement and Rehabilitation" (SMRR).

2. AREA OF OPERATION OF THE MISSION:
The Mission shall operate in the State of Andhra Pradesh.

3. LOCATION :
The registered office of the Mission shall be located at 7th floor, Buddha Bhavan , Ranigunj, Secunderabad-500 003, Andhra Pradesh.

4. OBJECTIVES:
The Mission will be an executing agency for planning, implementation & monitoring of Resettlement & Rehabilitation projects as per the Policy, functioning under the regulation and monitoring process drawn by the Commissioner, Resettlement & Rehabilitation and shall have the following objectives

• To bring flexibility in planning, implementation & monitoring of Resettlement & Rehabilitation programs considering the local conditions like scarcity of land, population density, extensive rural poverty (Wherever needed)
  
  

• To develop alternate lands, villages and townships for the PDFs and PAFs on its own or through Government / Non-Government / private sector agencies.
  
  

• To engage required technical expertise from outside the government and external agencies and thus reduce pressure on the existing government machinery;
  
  

• To develop Non Government Organizations/CBO partnership to work with the affected communities;
  
  

• To mobilize and promote Partnership of private/public sectors in the implementation of Resettlement & Rehabilitation programs.;
  
  

• To mobilize resources, in addition to regular budgetary allocation by the State, for Resettlement & Rehabilitation programs;
  
  

• To put in place a suitable financial management structure to meet the challenges of long term process of planning and implementation of Resettlement & Rehabilitation activities with flexibility in terms of financial operations to ensure that funds are available through out the year;
  
  

• To reduce fiduciary risks through increased transparency and accountability;
  
  

• To plan and implement effective information, education and communication (IEC) strategies;
  
  

• To ensure improved monitoring and tracking mechanisms and build partnership with civil Mission.
  
  

• To evolve Strategies and approaches for the empowerment of the displaced persons through social mobilization and institution building for the community participation or to develop a working mechanism with the existing institutions.
  
  

• To be a centre for Research, documentation and information dissemination on all aspects of Resettlement and Rehabilitation and to act as a forum of advocacy for the formulation and implementation of pro-poor policies, Plans and programs.
  
  

• To facilitate to conduct Social Audit.
  
  

• To undertake any other activity to further the cause of and empower and build the organizations of the Project affected families (P.A.F’S)and Project Displaced Families(PDF’S).
  
  

• To acquire movable and immovable assets to facilitate in achievement of Mission objectives.
  
  

• To borrow / raise funds for the fulfillment of its objects, wherever necessary.
  
  

• To accept donations, transfer of assets, devolutions for the fulfillment / furtherance of its objects.
  
  

The Mission shall undertake such functions, Programmes and activities as required in fulfilling the objectives listed in Art. 4 herein. It may take up these functions either through its own staff, Specialists of Different Fields, grass-roots community organizations, Non-Governmental Organizations(NGOs), Government Departments/Agencies, Other Institutions, Agencies or Individuals as deemed fit.

• The Governing Body shall consist of at least 17 members of whom 12 shall be ex-officio members and 5 non-official members.
  
  

• The Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Minister for Irrigation, Chief Secretary, Chief Commissioner Land Administration, Principal Secretaries / Secretaries to the Government of Andhra Pradesh, I&CAD Dept, Finance(W&P), Requisitioning Dept, Revenue Department, Tribal Welfare Department, Women Development and Child Welfare Department, Rural Development and E.O Secretary & Commissioner (Resettlement & Rehabilitation),I&CAD Dept, shall be ex-officio members of the Governing Body.
  
  

• The Government shall nominate five non-official members to the Governing body of the Mission from amongst the public representatives, representatives of Non Government Organisation’s / Voluntary Agencies, activists and participating communities who have outstanding as well as suitable experience and expertise in promoting the objectives and functions of the Mission.
  
  

• The Governing Body shall be free to enroll more members and fill up vacancies among existing members by nominating persons who have the experience and expertise specified above.
  
  

• Notwithstanding any vacancy in the membership or any defect in the appointment of any member of the Governing Body the Mission shall function and any proceeding of the Mission shall not be invalidated solely on these counts
  
  

• The Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh shall be the Chairman of the Governing Body of the Mission.
  
  

• The Minister for Irrigation will be the Vice – Chairman.
  
  

• The E.O Secretary to Government and Commissioner (Resettlement & Rehabilitation) shall be the Convener of the Governing Body.
  
  

• The Governing Body shall nominate any Member.
  
  

• A change in the holder of the Chairman. the Vice- Chairman , the Convener or any other change in the composition of the Governing Body shall be notified to the Registrar of Societies within thirty days.
  
  

• The Management of the Mission shall be vested in a Executive Committee consisting of the following seven Members.
  
  

1. Commissioner (Resettlement & Rehabilitation) and Ex-Officio Secretary, I & CAD Department Andhra Pradesh shall be the Ex-Officio Mission Director and Chair person of the Executive Committee.
   
   

2. Joint Director (Finance)-Member convener
   
   

3. Senior Research Officer
   
   

4. One Project Administrator (Andhra region) to be nominated by the Governing Body.
   
   

5. One Project Administrator (Telangana Region). to be nominated by the Governing Body.
   
   

6. One Project Administrator (Rayalaseema Region) to be nominated by the Governing Body.
   
   

7. Chief Executive Officer, SERP or his Nominee
   
   

• The term of Directors of the executive committee shall be for a period of three (3) years and are eligible for re-appointment by the Governing Body. On the recommendation of the Executive Committee, the Governing body will approve the appointment of new / additional members to the Executive Committee.
  
  

• Recurring and non-recurring grants made by the Government of India as and when provided, funds received from Govt. of Andhra Pradesh for the furtherance of the objectives of the Mission.
  
  

• Income from investments:
  
  

• Income from other sources including donations and contributions from individuals and institutions from within and outside India.
  
  

• The income and property of the Mission shall be applied towards the promotion of the objective as set forth in this Memorandum of Association.
  
  

• No portion of the income and property of the Mission shall be paid or transferred by way of profits or any other means to any persons.
  
  

• The Mission shall not undertake any activity of profit for the benefit of its members. Any incidental profits derived shall be utilized for the achievement of the objectives of the Mission.
  
  

• The Governing body shall provide overall policy guidance and directions for the efficient functioning of the Mission in fulfilling its objectives as laid down in Article 4 of the Memorandum of Association.
  
  

• It shall meet at least once every year and the gap between any two meetings shall not exceed sixteen months.
  
  

• It shall consider the Balance Sheet and annual audited accounts of the Mission presented by the C.E.O along with the remarks thereon by the auditors and the Executive Committee.
  
  

• It shall also consider the Evaluation and Special Reports of the Mission by the CEO on behalf of the Executive Committee.
  
  

• It shall approve the Annual Action Plan and budget for the ensuring year.
  
  

• It shall ensure that the Mission considers any comments made by funding agencies on the progress in the implementation of the projects sponsored and funded by them.
  
  

• It shall ensure that the Mission adheres to the Memorandum of Understanding entered with the Government of Andhra Pradesh from time to time and fulfils all the agreements, covenants and contracts enumerated in the Memorandum of Understanding.
  
  

• To undertake all activities necessary for the fulfillment of the objective as laid down in art. No. 4 of the Memorandum of Association.
  
  

• To expand the strength of its membership.
  
  

• To add, modify or amend the Memorandum of Association and these bye-laws provided that all such additions, modifications or amendments shall be aimed at promoting the objectives of the Mission.
  
  

• To remove a member on the grounds listed in the bye-laws.
  
  

• To acquire movable and immovable properties by purchase, lease, hire or otherwise , to construct, alter and maintain them , and to dispose them as it deems fit.
  
  

• To approve the annual report, balance sheet and the annual audited accounts of the Mission
  
  

• To approve the appointment of the auditors of the Mission and fix their remuneration.
  
  

• To delegate to the Executive Committee, any of the above powers.
  
  

• To convene / call meetings of the Governing Body
  
  

• To preside over the meeting of the Governing body
  
  

• To accept resignation of the member of Governing Body / Executive Committee when offered
  
  

• To review together with the Executive Committee all the aspects of the projects, being implemented by the Mission
  
  

• To convene / call meetings of the Executive Committee
  
  

• To preside over the meetings of the Executive Committee
  
  

• To conduct its business
  
  

• To perform such other duties as the Governing body or the Executive Committee delegate to him/her.
  
  

• Keeping the chairman, informed of all important decisions regarding the functioning of the Mission
  
  

• The Executive Committee shall meet as often as found necessary and at least once in every quarter.
  
  

• It shall be in charge of the day to day running of the Mission and perform all functions required for the purpose subject to overall supervision of the Governing Body and the Chairman.
  
  

• The Executive Committee shall consider the Annual Action Plan, Progress reports on the implementation of the Annual Action Plan and other aspects, if any, of the project.
  
  

• It shall consider the Annual Report, the Balance Sheet and the annual audited accounts of the Mission and furnish its remarks before they are placed before the Governing Body.
  
  

• It shall prepare the Annual Action plan and Budget of the Mission and place before the Governing body.
  
  

• It shall perform all such other functions allotted to it or delegated to it by the Governing Body.
  
  

• It shall keep the Governing Body informed of all the important decisions taken by the Executive Committee regarding the functioning of the Mission.
  
  

• It shall make rules and regulations for the conduct of the affairs of the Mission and to add, amend, modify or rescind them from time to time.
  
  

• It shall enter into contracts, agreements or memoranda of understanding with other public or private organizations or individuals on behalf of the Mission.
  
  

• It shall create duly empowered mechanisms at all required levels for organizing, administering, appraising, financing and monitoring the projects.
  
  

• Delegate the Administrative, Financial and other powers to concerned officers for day to day functioning of the Mission and for taking up any activity in furtherance of the objectives of the Mission.
  
  

• It shall create technical, administrative , financial , managerial and other posts as required and to appoint persons to such posts and to make payments towards their remuneration from the funds of the Mission.
  
  

• To engage experts and consultants as per the requirement of the Mission and pay their professional fees from the funds of the Mission.
  
  

• To fix and pay sitting fees and traveling and incidental expenses for the Directors attending the meetings of the Executive Committee.
  
  

• To incur administrative and general expenses for the day to day running of the offices of the Mission